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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,622.89, 17,436.22 and 9,430.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,622.89, 17,436.22 and 9,430.63 is: 13,026.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,622.89 : 17,436.22 = 9,430.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,622.89/17,436.22 = 9,430.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,622.89x = 17,436.22 × 9,430.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,622.89x = 164,434,596.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,434,596.85/12,622.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,026.70

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